Project Pillar 2025

Project Pillar is a Shark Tank style Startup–Investor Connect Initiative hosted by E-Cell At Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, designed to provide early-stage startups with direct access to investors, mentorship, and potential funding opportunities. The event will be conducted offline on 19th December 2025, with a shortlisting round on 15th December 2025.

Eligibility

• Open to early-stage startups — student-led or independent.
• Both college-based and external startups are allowed.
• Individual founders as well as team-based startups are eligible.
• Inter-college and inter-specialization teams are welcome.

Format & Process

Round 1: Shortlisting Round (15th December 2025)

• Startups must submit their pitch deck at the time of registration (prior submission is mandatory).
• Participants will pitch offline in front of SAKEC Incubation Heads.
• Evaluation will consider:
• Innovation
• Feasibility
• Scalability
• Problem–solution fit
• Selected startups will qualify for the final pitching round.

Round 2: Investor Pitching Round (19th December 2025)

• Shortlisted startups will pitch offline before a panel of investors and industry mentors.
• Each startup will receive:
• 5–7 minutes for pitching
• 3–5 minutes of investor Q&A
• Possible outcomes from investors include:
• Funding opportunities
• Mentorship
• Collaborations or incubation support

Duration

• Shortlisting Round: 1-day offline pitching before SAKEC Incubation Heads.
• Main Event: Begins at 10:00 AM, includes pitching, Q&A, and networking.

Rules

• Pitch deck submission during registration is compulsory for consideration.
• Startups must strictly follow the allotted pitch time.
• Decisions by the investor panel and organising committee are final.

Outcome / Benefits

• Direct pitch to active investors.
• Possibility of funding and dedicated mentorship.
• Visibility and recognition within the startup ecosystem.
• High-value networking with startup founders, mentors, investors, and industry experts.

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